ppIn this role you will lead strategic sourcing and procurement for polymers, plastics and mechanical components, driving cost reductions and supply chain efficiency. You will work closely with engineering, production and legal to optimize supplier contracts and ensure reliable supply. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, and data-driven decision making to support manufacturing schedules and cost goals. This is a boundary-spanning role with significant impact on TCO and supplier partnerships. You will contribute to shaping procurement strategy in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. /p ul liDevelop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and improve TCO across polymers, molded plastics, and mechanical components /li liConduct market research, identify new suppliers, assess risks, and monitor cost trends /li liLead renegotiations and optimize vendor contracts for favorable pricing /li liImplement e-sourcing tools and data analysis to optimize procurement processes /li liIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers for polymers, plastics, sheet metal and machined parts, raw fiber,



and protective materials /li liManage full contract lifecycle in collaboration with legal, ensuring compliance /li liMonitor supplier performance using KPIs on quality, delivery, and cost; address gaps /li liCollaborate with engineering, finance, and production to align procurement with schedules /li liProven experience as a Procurement Specialist in manufacturing, preferably fiber optics or related /li liExperience sourcing polymers, molded plastics, mechanical components, sheet metal and machined parts, raw fiber, and protective jacketing materials /li liExperience managing contract manufacturing relationships /li liTrack record of achieving measurable cost reductions /li liExcellent negotiation and interpersonal skills /li liProficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP, advanced Excel; Power BI a plus /li listrong negotiation and communication /li lirelationship-building with suppliers /li liproblem-solving and attention to detail /li liSAP/ERP /li liPower BI /li liAdvanced Excel /li /ul pSpecialist, Strategic Sourcing genova, liguria, it /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, Strategic Sourcing (Genova)
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📍 Genova